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Finger Lakes Fan Trail Newsletter

Feel the Love FLWC & Mark Twain Country                                                                     February 2011

In This Issue
Larry the Cable Guy
Mardi Gras
Spring Carnival in the Islands
Gaffer Area Journey Package
Winter Wine Weekends
WE DID IT!
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We set a goal to reach 1,000 Facebook Fans by 2:00 p.m. February 3rd. We managed to reach our goal by the deadline! We want to thank all of you, new friends and old,  who are our fans on Facebook for helping us reach our goal. We want to continue to grow and be better.  Send us your ideas, ask us questions or just say "hi" on our Facebook Page.  We look forward to hearing from you!
THANKS AGAIN!
Larry the Cable Guy
Larry

With his signature catch phrase "Git-R-Done," Larry the Cable Guy is selling out arenas across the United States. The Tailgate Party Tour 2011 includes a stop in  

Elmira at First Arena on

Fri, April 8 at 8 p.m.

 

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Valentine's Package 
Valentine's Day

An Intimate Valentine Escape

Package available Fridays and Saturdays from February 4th to February 26th, 2010

 

Escape to the Holiday Inn Elmira with your special Valentine!!!

Enjoy dinner for two from our special Valentine's Menu. Take a dip in our indoor pool or head back to your room to enjoy each other's company.  The next morning wake up after a great evening and enjoy breakfast for two.

 

Package Includes:

- Overnight accommodations
- Dinner for 2 off Anthony's special Valentine's Day Menu (coupon valued at $40.00)
- Breakfast for Two at Anthony's Restaurant


$159.95 per night based on double occupancy

 

To book call: 607.734.4211

 

For more information, visit:

Holiday Inn Elmira Packages 

IHG Checked Bag Rebate 
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Through April 30, which covers spring break, IHG will reimburse weekend warriors for their airline-checked-bag fees of up to $100 per household for two bags on the same trip. All 4,500 hotels in IHG-brand hotels are participating, including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Staybridge Suites and InterContinental.
CLICK HERE for more details!
Priority Club Rewards
Bonus Points 
  PC Points 
The world's largest hotel loyalty program from IHG has announced its first bonus points promotion of 2011! The new promotion rewards members with up to 30,000 bonus points for stays between Feb. 1 - April 30, 2011 at any of IHG's 4,500 hotels worldwide including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites.

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HeartsHopefully everyone in Mark Twain Country & Finger Lakes Wine Country and beyond has had a great start to their New Year. It is hard to believe we are halfway through February!

Don't let February and Valentine's Day be the only reason to celebrate your love. Here in Finger Lakes Wine Country every day has reason to celebrate - celebrate your love of Wine, Nature, Food, Art and more all year!  There is always a reason to celebrate here!
Mardi Gras 

MardiGrasJoin us on Friday, March 4th to help celebrate Mardi Gras! Come take a stroll on Bourbon Street in your back yard with the biggest Mardi Gras party in town.

Enjoy food, drinks and great company! And of course, who can forget what makes the Mardi Gras Party - we will have beads, beads and more beads!

For more information or to make reservations, please call the Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview at 607.734.4211.

Spring Carnival in the Islands


Break out the flip-flops and straw hats, it's Carnival time!Palm Tree Come join the fun at the 2011 Spring Carnival in the Islands at the Clemens Center!

This evening of tasty tropical fare, island décor, and a sizzling salsa band will chase away the last of your winter blues and kick start your spring break!

Come sample the delightful offerings from a variety of your favorite local restaurants! Dance in Mandeville Hall to the island sounds of Rising Sign, Ithaca's own Caribbean, Brazilian, and Latin dance band!

Tickets: $12 (or 10 for $100)
Admission includes $2 in food tickets; additional food/drink tickets available.  

More information can be found HERE
Gaffer Area Journey Package 
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Experience everything Corning has to offer with the month of love.... and CHOCOLATE!  You can start your trip at the Corning Museum of Glass, the world's largest glass museum.  Watch master glassmakers make beautiful objects out of molten glass or make your ownChocolate glass souvenir - why not make your sweetheart a glass flower?

Next, venture to the Rockwell Museum of Western Art where Western and Native American art and culture are the focal points for engaging, dynamic exhibitions and educational events.

Of course, didn't we mention chocolate?! The Gaffer District in Corning boasts a chocolate trail, so treat your honey to a special sweet available at the stores in Corning!

Package Includes:
Based on availability, vouchers not redeemable for cash, must reserve at least 7 days in advance, reservations require full prepayment for the entire stay at time of booking, no refunds if canceled or changed.

Click Here to check rates and availability
Winter Wine Weekends    

Stay Another Day in Finger Lakes Wine Country... with Winter Wine Weekends!
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Extend your winter getaway and stay another day in Wine Country! When you book a Winter Wine Weekends package with the Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview or Holiday Inn Express Horsheads between November 26, 2010 and March 20, 2011, you will receive a Finger Lakes Wine Country PALATE Passport at check-in.

The passport is full of great discounts, deals, and experiences from popular attractions, wineries, and restaurants. With so much to do in the Finger Lakes, why not stay another day to enjoy FREE wine tastings, FREE museum visits, and other cool FREE stuff! 
Like Us?  Help us Out!

Some of the best ways to get your name across to people is word-of-mouth, TripAdvisorand as many of us know there are websites, like TripAdvisor, that allow visitors to post reviews about certain locations and properties.  This in turn is used as one of the planning/research options when booking vacations.  If you have enjoyed your stay with us, we would love for you to share your experience on the travel sites like TripAdvisor!  We look forward to seeing what you have to say! Thank you for your participation and choosing us!

Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview
Holiday Inn Express Horseheads

Thank you for your interest in the Finger Lakes Region.  Our goal is to provide you with the best area attractions and activities happening in the Finger Lakes Region in order to make your vacation planning a snap!
Budget Travel Readers ChoiceDid you know?  Finger Lakes Wine Country was chosen as "The World's Most Beautiful Wine Region" and one of the top two "Best Value Destinations."  Click here for more information.


Sincerely,

Emily Hubbell
Director of Communications

Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview / Holiday Inn Express Horseheads


If you're dreaming of a wonderful wedding day, we can help make those dreams come true!Wedding
The Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview and Holiday Inn Express Horseheads take great pride in offering you quality service and an experience of a lifetime. Our skilled and dedicated staff will be on hand to answer your questions and are ready to help you with every detail for that special day.

Contact us today for more information regarding our upcoming Bridal Previews where we showcase each of our Grand Ballrooms. 
Contact: Amy Clarkson at 607.734.0402 or restaurant-hinn@stny.rr.com